Events in March 2022
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The impact of the pandemic on people who use drugs and treatment services: what we can learn from research
The impact of the pandemic on people who use drugs and treatment services: what we can learn from research
March 1, 2022
Tuesday 1st March 2022, 3pm - 4:30pm
This webinar will explore the impact of the pandemic on people who use drugs, and will draw on research conducted during this unique period in time, and what we can learn from it.
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Alcohol & Human Rights - Sustainability Series Seminar 4
Alcohol & Human Rights - Sustainability Series Seminar 4
March 2, 2022
Wed, 2 March 2022OnlineA look at alcohol's impact on human rights.The last seminar in our four-part series will consider human rights and alcohol, including:
- Workers’ rights for alcohol industry employees in the developing world
- Industry practices in Africa
- Female promotional workers’ rights and their risk of sexual harassment and assault
- Gender and health inequality
- How human rights litigation can be used as a last resort control policy
Eliminating Viral Hepatitis in ScotlandEliminating Viral Hepatitis in Scotland
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March 2, 2022
Online
Wednesday 2 March 2022
9:15am - 1:30pmTo increase workers', volunteers', and community members' understanding and knowledge of key issues related to Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, focussing on prevention, removing barriers to treatment and reducing stigma.
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International Women’s Day Online Conference, Harm Reduction for women who use drugs
International Women’s Day Online Conference, Harm Reduction for women who use drugs
March 8, 2022
Online
8 March 2022
1:30 PMWomen who use drugs face multiple barriers to accessing harm reduction services including stigma, gender-based violence, criminalisation, the experiences of selling and exchanging sex, sexual and reproduction health, and safe housing. Ultimately, there is a lack of gender specific information, resources and services for women who use drugs.
This online event will highlight some of the key issues facing women who use drugs in our society, and showcase examples from Scotland and internationally of ways to work with women to reduce the harms they experience.
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Radical Social Work Approaches to Scotland's Drug & Alcohol Issues
Radical Social Work Approaches to Scotland's Drug & Alcohol Issues
March 9, 2022
Online
Wednesday, 9 March 2022
1pm-2pmScotland’s drugs and alcohol issues are regularly reported in the press as a national disgrace. However sensational headlines and stories rarely look at the issues that underlie trends, or focus on the people trying to make a difference at front line level. Our eleventh webinar hears from those at the cutting edge of experience: from the lived experience campaigner Peter Krykant whose efforts focus on those at the hard end of chronic drug problems, Kevin Owens a senior practitioner and social worker from North Lanarkshire, and Heather Still a researcher and practitioner from Inverclyde. Chaired by Kate Ramsden UNISON Aberdeenshire and union National Executive member, this hour long webinar will offer the opportunity for some reflection and discussion.
SHAAP Report launch: Alcohol management in Deep End practicesSHAAP Report launch: Alcohol management in Deep End practices
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March 9, 2022Join SHAAP online on Wednesday 9 March from 11:00-12:00 GMT for the launch of a new University of Stirling, University of Dundee and SHAAP report: Alcohol management in Deep End practices.
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Ending Inequalities for People who Use Drugs: How the Global HIV Response can Transform Drug Policy (and vice versa)
Ending Inequalities for People who Use Drugs: How the Global HIV Response can Transform Drug Policy (and vice versa)
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March 14, 2022
Online
Monday 14 March
12:15pm CESTJoin INPUD on Monday, 14 March at 12:15 CEST for our virtual side event at the 65th Commission on Narcotic Drugs, Ending Inequalities for People who Use Drugs: How the Global HIV Response can Transform Drug Policy (and vice versa). The side event is co-sponsored by Médecins du Monde, UNAIDS, UNODC HIV/AIDS Section, the Netherlands and Australia.
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Working with survivors of CSA who experience addiction issues
Working with survivors of CSA who experience addiction issues
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March 15, 2022
Training exploring child sexual abuse and substance use for workers supporting survivors in Scotland.
Online
15th March 2022/22nd March 2022
9.30am – 1pmThere is significant evidence indicating that substance use is a common coping strategy for trauma symptoms. In this partnership training developed and delivered with Scottish Drugs Forum, workers will improve their understanding of and skills in responding to substance use for survivors of sexual abuse.
The training will take place over two 3.5 hour long sessions on zoom. Please note that participants must attend both sessions.
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SUAB Webinar - Radicalisation, extremism and substance use
SUAB Webinar - Radicalisation, extremism and substance use
March 16, 2022
Wed, 16 March 2022
09:00 – 10:30 EDTExploring current knowledge and interventions focused on substance use, radicalisation and extremism.Challenging stigma around addiction and recovery strength based approachesChallenging stigma around addiction and recovery strength based approaches
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March 16, 2022This remarkable event is about exploring and providing examples and evidence of mechanisms that create connections and social capital for this population to support their recovery journeys. It will show how pathways into housing, employment, reintegration into the community and the management of self stigma are addressed. The event will present best practices and innovations around challenging stigma and will bring together the science and lived experience to help those in need.
WEDNESDAY 16 March 2022 13:10 CET/EU
12:10 am - UK 08:10 am -US
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People in Recovery and Stigma Barriers and Strengths in Their Pathways
People in Recovery and Stigma Barriers and Strengths in Their Pathways
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March 18, 2022In this side event to the 65th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs panel speakers from all over the world, with different and significant backgrounds, will present lived experiences and studies concerning stigma and social inclusion of people in recovery, while analysing what kind of interventions can really support people in their path to recovery.
Friday, 18 March, Vienna 12:15 – 1:05p.m, Washington D.C. 7:15- 8:05 a.m.
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What are LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of alcohol services in Scotland?
What are LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of alcohol services in Scotland?
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March 23, 2022
Online
23 March 2022, 2pm-3pm GMTJoin Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and researchers from Glasgow Caledonian University on Wednesday 23 March from 14:00-15:00 GMT for the launch of a report: What are LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of alcohol services in Scotland? A qualitative study of service users and service providers.
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Addiction professionals and RCGP joint conference
Addiction professionals and RCGP joint conference
March 24, 2022 – March 25, 2022
The 26th Managing Drug and Alcohol Problems in Primary Care Conference 2022 will take place on Thursday 24 & Friday 25 March 2022 at RCGP, 30 Euston Square, London.
Speakers include:
Dame Carol Black, author of the Independent Review of Drugs
Professor David Nutt, Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College London, Chair of Drug Science
Dan Carden, MP
Euan Lawson, GP and Editor, BJGP
Vivienne Evans OBE, Chief Executive Adfam
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Addiction professionals and RCGP joint conference
Addiction professionals and RCGP joint conference
March 24, 2022 – March 25, 2022
The 26th Managing Drug and Alcohol Problems in Primary Care Conference 2022 will take place on Thursday 24 & Friday 25 March 2022 at RCGP, 30 Euston Square, London.
Speakers include:
Dame Carol Black, author of the Independent Review of Drugs
Professor David Nutt, Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College London, Chair of Drug Science
Dan Carden, MP
Euan Lawson, GP and Editor, BJGP
Vivienne Evans OBE, Chief Executive Adfam
Street Drugs Discussion: Deep Dive Into After-PartiesStreet Drugs Discussion: Deep Dive Into After-Parties
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March 25, 2022
Online
Friday, 25 March 2022 - 2pmIn this webinar we will hear about current trends in party drug use, related harms and how to reduce them.
We will also be looking at diverse aspects of party lifestyles including how recreational users stash their drugs and how to deal with unwanted guests at parties.
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Behind The Scenes | Nursing at BDP
Behind The Scenes | Nursing at BDP
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March 30, 2022
Online
Wed, 30 March 2022
9am - 10amDid you know that BDP employs nurses?
We do everything from being a gentle ear, helping people manage chronic diseases, harm reduction to managing emergencies.
Often it’s the people who need healthcare the most who struggle the most to receive it.
This webinar talks through what we do and how we try to address the inequalities in healthcare provision homeless people experience.
Being a Scottish Early Career Researcher in the drugs research fieldBeing a Scottish Early Career Researcher in the drugs research field
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March 30, 2022
Online
30th March 2022, 1-3pmBeing a Scottish Early Career Researcher in the drugs research field: Creating the best conditions for an ECR to flourish.
The Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) is planning an online session run by and for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in the field in Scotland to create a space for people to think and discuss their successes, challenges, and needs as ECRs.
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Alcohol Occasionals 2022 - Minimum Unit Pricing
Alcohol Occasionals 2022 - Minimum Unit Pricing
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March 31, 2022Join Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) online on Thursday 31 March from 12.30-14.00 BST for our first SHAAP/SARN Alcohol Occasionals event of 2022.
Dr Elena Dimova (Glasgow Caledonian University) will present her research 'Minimum Unit Pricing: Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Homeless Drinkers, Street Drinkers and Service Providers' and we will then open to Q+A and wider discussion.
Forward Enterprise Club – Women in EnterpriseForward Enterprise Club – Women in Enterprise
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March 31, 2022
Online
Thursday 31 March 2022
4pm – 5.30pmForward’s Enterprise Club is a peer networking event with opportunities to promote the services of your enterprise and support each other with the challenges and successes of starting and running a successful business.
Chaired by Stephen Anderson, Enterprise Coach at Forward, this event will have a special focus on Women in Enterprise and features presentations by two guest speakers who will be sharing their business journey in addition to providing some useful tips on how to make your business succeed.